Load lock adjustment mechanism
a technology of lock and adjustment mechanism, which is applied in the direction of load transportation vehicles, transportation items, cargo supporting/securing components, etc., can solve the problems of damage to freight, inability to adjust,
Inactive Publication Date: 2010-02-02
LOKPRO
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"The present invention is a load lock adjustment mechanism for trailers that allows for easy and secure adjustment of the load lock pad to the trailer wall. The mechanism includes an insert with a threaded aperture and a pad holder with a threaded hole, a tightening mechanism, and a lock collar for securing the final distance between the pad and the tube. The method involves inserting the insert into the tube, securing the connecting rod into the pad holder, securing the stud into the insert and pad holder, and mounting the lock collar. The technical effect of the invention is to provide a simple and effective mechanism for adjusting the load lock pad to the trailer wall, ensuring secure and safe trailer loading."
Problems solved by technology
The problem with the load lock 10 is that it is unable to be adjusted to the different widths encountered from trailer to trailer to a sufficient degree that the maximum clamping force is exerted against the trailer sidewalls.
This can result in the freight shifting and causing damage to the freight.
Sometimes, when the load lock falls to the floor, the driver is injured by falling freight while in the process of preparing the trailer to be unloaded at the customer's facility.
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[0014]As illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3, the present invention is a load lock adjustment mechanism, indicated generally at 50, for use with a load lock for trailers. The load lock adjustment mechanism 50 of the present invention inhibits the problem of adjustability of the load lock to accommodate the different widths encountered from trailer to trailer.
[0015]The load lock adjustment mechanism 50 has a cylindrically shaped pad holder 52 having a bore 54 opened at one end 52a adapted to receive the connecting rod 36 extending from pad 32 a predetermined distance into the bore 54. A hole 56 extends through the pad holder 52 and receives a bolt 58 (see FIG. 2) to attach the rod 36 to the pad holder. On the end 52b of the pad holder 52 opposite from end 52a, preferably, a left hand threaded tapped hole exists to accept stud 60 having a left hand thread threadable into 52 at end 52b. The opposite end of the stud 60 is a right hand thread which threads into insert 66.
[0016]It should be note...
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A load lock adjustment mechanism for use with a load lock for trailers is provided. The load lock has a pad positionable against a trailer wall with a connecting rod extending from the pad and at least one tube sized and shaped for receiving the connecting rod. The load lock adjustment mechanism comprises an insert receivable within the tube with the insert having a threaded aperture extending therethrough and a pad holder having a first end and a second end with the first end of the pad holder having a bore for receiving the connecting rod extending from pad and the second end of the pad holder having a threaded hole formed therethrough to the bore. A threaded stud is receivable within the threaded aperture of the insert and receivable within the threaded hole of the pad holder. A tightening mechanism is secured between the first end and the second end of the stud. A lock collar is movable along the second end of the stud between the insert and the mechanism for securing the final distance between the pad and the tube.
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[0001]The present application is a continuation of provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 776,255, filed on Feb. 24, 2006, entitled “Load Lock Adjustment Mechanism”.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]This invention relates generally to a load lock adjustment mechanism for securing freight inside a trailer and, more particularly, the invention relates to a load lock adjustment mechanism enabling the load lock to adjust to different trailer widths.[0004]2. Description of the Prior Art[0005]The prior art load lock 10, as illustrated in FIG. 1, has two lengths of round tubing 12, 14 with the tube 12 telescopingly received within the tube 14. A gear rack and pinion system 16 is used to adjust the position of one of the tubes with respect to the other tube. The gear rack and pinion system 16 includes a rack 18 secured at one end 18a to the tube 12 (or the tube 14) and extends in the direction of and over the other tube 14. A handle-locking device 20 is att...
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IPC IPC(8): B60P7/08
CPCB60P7/15
Inventor STEVENS, BRUCE
Owner LOKPRO